Assistant Psychologist

at  Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Psychologist with an interest in neuropsychological assessment to join our multidisciplinary memory assessment service 2 days per week.
This advert will close early due to a high volume of applicants.
As an assistant psychologist the post holder will contribute to neuropsychological assessments as part of a Dementia Care Pathway memory assessment service. They will administer a standardized neuropsychological assessment battery after ensuring informed consent. They will then discuss hypotheses and possible formulations in supervision to present to the MDT care planning meeting. They will complete electronic patient record entries and research database entries.
Depending on experience, the responsibilities of the job may involve assisting in delivery of teaching on best practice in the use of cognitive screening tools as well as set up, planning and evaluation of training activities. There may be opportunities to contribute to evaluating outcomes and to service audit. Further, the post holder will contribute to building our clinical research capability, working with senior staff to support expanding opportunities for doctoral level and funded research.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
The post is based in Epping and the post holder will join our cohesive, supportive and well regarded team of 5 qualified psychologists and 1 Clinical Associate in Psychology who provide services in inpatient, community mental health and dementia care settings in West Essex for Older People. You would join the Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust Directorate of Psychological Services, with our Aspiring Psychologists peer support and CPD group.
Our team has strong links with the University of Hertfordshire and University of Essex Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training courses and you would work alongside Doctoral Trainees on clinical placements

Please refer the Job description for details